Seeing as most clubs haven’t made a start on their summer recruitment, picking who will figure at the top end is a risky task.
Chesterfield will be joined in League Two next season by promoted York City and Rochdale, the two stand-out sides in the National League last term.
Coming down from the third tier are of course Northampton, Port Vale, Exeter and Rotherham United, who have still to officially appoint a head coach to work under their new Head of Football, one-time England boss Steve McClaren.
At least the presence of the Millers provides a “local” derby to replace Notts County, who are League One-bound after seeing off Salford in the play-off final.
With the full 24-team line-up now confirmed, Paddy Power have released their odds for next season. These are the prices they are giving for promotion.
You can have your say on who is going up and down, and where Spireites might finish, on our social media channels.
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1. Barnet
Barnet 15/8: Their five wins out of the final six last season has raised expectations for 2026/27 Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
2. Port Vale
Port Vale 15/8: Fancied to bounce back from relegation to League Two at the first time of asking Photo: Kate McShane
3. Rotherham United
Rotherham United 15/8: New Head of Football, former England chief Steve McClaren, has helped put the Millers in among the fancied teams for 26/27 Photo: Kerrie Beddows
4. Salford
Salford 11/5: Fell at the final hurdle to Notts County in the play-off final after narrowly missing out on automatic Photo: Charlotte Tattersall